1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1989 ZIL 4104

To start off, 1989 ZIL 4104 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 7,690 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 ZIL 4104 (312 HP) has 282 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.

Because 1989 ZIL 4104 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 ZIL 4104. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 ZIL 4104 (607 Nm) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (48 Nm). This means 1989 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. 1989 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1959 Berkeley Foursome has manual transmission. 1959 Berkeley Foursome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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